Mountain View Campground (Id)

Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest

Location: Stanley, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mountain-view-campground-id to be notified when sites open up.

Mountain View Campground offers stunning views of the Sawtooth Mountains and Redfish Lake with crystal-clear water, excellent hiking and fishing opportunities, and exceptional sunrise and sunset viewing in a peaceful riverside setting.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Mule Deer, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Franklin's Grouse, Spruce Grouse, Clark's Nutcracker, Brewer's Blackbird, and Wandering Garter Snake are present in the area.

Insider tips for Mountain View Campground (Id): Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Campground is set back from the road with river noise that drowns out traffic despite appearing roadside on maps

Skip Mountain View Campground (Id) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You plan to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Mountain View Campground (Id): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Chinook Bay Campground (Stanley, ID), Sunny Gulch Campground (STANLEY, ID), Glacier View Campground (STANLEY, ID), North Shore Picnic Area (STANLEY, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mountain View Campground (Id)

Cell signal at Mountain View Campground (Id) (Stanley, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Mountain View Campground (Id)

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Stanley, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only✕ You plan to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment

Campground is set back from the road with river noise that drowns out traffic despite appearing roadside on maps

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red Fox, Mule Deer, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Franklin's Grouse, Spruce Grouse, Clark's Nutcracker, Brewer's Blackbird, and Wandering Garter Snake are present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Sawtooth National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Mountain View Campground (Id) cost per night?+
Mountain View Campground (Id) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mountain View Campground (Id) open?+
Mountain View Campground (Id) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mountain View Campground (Id) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mountain View Campground (Id)?+
Mountain View Campground (Id) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mountain View Campground (Id)?+
Mountain View Campground (Id) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Mountain View Campground (Id)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mountain View Campground (Id) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mountain View Campground (Id) open, and what are check-in times?+
Mountain View Campground (Id) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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